Director of Finance - DCM

MIT•Cambridge, MA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance, Division of Comparative Medicine, provides strategic and operational leadership for the financial and business functions of MIT’s Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM), one of the Institute’s largest service centers. Reporting to the Division Director, the role oversees financial operations supporting a $20+ million annual operating budget and research activities representing approximately 30% of MIT’s sponsored research conducted by 10% of its faculty. Key responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly and year-end close processes, financial analysis, cost accounting, service-center rate setting, billing, procurement, and operational performance reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of seven years of experience in accounting or finance
Strong communication, analysis and organizational skills
Ability to fully understand business processes and translate business requirements and regulations to functional and technical solutions
Project management and organizational skills
Ability to conduct complex financial analyses and projections for a service center
Ability to learn and play a role in the implementation of changing technologies
Knowledge of federal finance guidelines
Ability to learn MIT financial guidelines and federal animal research regulations
Strong quantitative, verbal and written communication skills
Diplomacy and good judgment with confidential information/issues
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people

Nice To Haves

MBA or similar degree conferring expertise in accounting or finance
Experience with MIT’s financial, accounting, sponsored research
Familiarity with the business aspects of an animal resource program
Advanced level Excel skills
Experience working with applications such as FileMaker Pro, Granite Elements and/or Topaz, QuickBase API, Cognos, BrioQuery, Sharepoint, OneDrive, GoogleDrive, and Dropbox